An African safari is just about every hunter’s dream – the ultimate hunting experience. A chance to see and chase game we’ve only seen on TV, online, or in a zoo may seem out of reach or above the average hunter’s paygrade. I recently found out that was not actually the case.
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Unforgettable Elk Hunt With the SIG CROSS Rifle in .277 SIG FURY
Published: January 6, 2020 { 11 comments }Over the counter DIY elk hunt in Colorado with the SIG CROSS bolt action rifle in .277 SIG FURY.
SilencerCo Announcing Modular Omega 36M Centerfire Suppressor
Published: November 11, 2019 { 4 comments }The Omega 36M is backward-compatible with existing SilencerCo accessories and ships with a Charlie end cap and ASR mount.
1895: The Last Lever-Action
Published: November 3, 2019 { 17 comments }The Winchester model 1895 was the last lever-action designed by firearms designer John Browning, and a favorite of Teddy Roosevelt and the Texas Rangers.
Earn A Doe, Miss On A Buck: Deer Hunting Nebraska’s Platte River Unit
Published: November 3, 2019 { 0 comments }2:52 PM, a couple miles west of Brady, Nebraska, and I less than three hours away from a hearty serving of Tag Soup. I was on Day Five of a November 2018 deer hunt in Nebraska’s Lincoln County, and though I’d put in many hours I hadn’t seen a buck of any size—antlers or body.
Tested: Stalker QD Bipod from Swagger
Published: November 2, 2019 { 1 comment }The Stalker QD proved to be a nice piece of light-weight hunting gear that went on at a moment’s notice to provide the stability I needed for a good, ethical shot.
The Christensen Arms Ridgeline: A Precision Long-Range Hunting Rifle
Published: September 29, 2019 { 16 comments }The last day of my Nebraska 2018 deer hunt, mid-November, and I had yet to see a mature buck. I also had a chest freezer back home less than a quarter full. So, when a group of white-tailed does step into the cut-over cornfield, I decided it was time to stock up on some venison.
Ruger’s Newest Rifle: The Hawkeye Long-Range Hunter Reviewed
Published: September 1, 2019 { 22 comments }Ruger has decided to enter the light-weight, long-range hunting rifle game with their appropriately named Hawkeye Long-Range Hunter Bolt Action Rifle. This gun is designed to be accurate, lightweight, user adjustable and tough. The light profile, stainless steel barrel contributes most to this rifle’s low weight and comes chambered in the most popular 6.5 calibers.
Weatherby Mark V First Lite Review
Published: September 1, 2019 { 8 comments }Unboxing the test rifle, it was clear at a glance that the First Lite is not Roy Weatherby’s Mark V of yesteryear. The Mark V line got something of a makeover in the last few years, and the result is an updated take on an iconic and distinctly American rifle design.
Testing the Savage 110 Predator: The Perfect Rock Chuck Gun
Published: July 6, 2019 { 11 comments }After looking the rifle over, I was very impressed with what I saw and felt. The rifle was hefty… and I mean really hefty. The bull barrel that this gun comes with adds a lot to it, but the advantage is that you can shoot all day and not see a change in accuracy. The stock felt good to me out of the box, but with the option to change the cheek riser and length of pull (LOP from here on out) I rearranged the stock so that it fit me perfectly.